How to Plan Projects Using Recipe Trees

When crafting multi-tiered items, keeping track of every intermediate component can be difficult. The recipe tree feature creates a visual map breaking down an end product into its foundational parts.

Viewing the Visual Recipe Tree

Open your inventory to bring up the side panel displaying all available items. Find the complex item, tool, or machine you intend to craft and open its recipe options. Select the recipe tree view for that item. The interface will generate a visual diagram displaying the full production chain, starting from the final item at the top and branching downward into every required prerequisite.

Tracking Base Materials

Follow the tree down to the base materials—such as raw ingots, wood, or redstone—to see the total raw components needed for your project. This prevents having to open and close multiple recipe screens manually while figuring out intermediate crafting steps. By referencing this visual layout, you can gather all necessary base ingredients in advance before beginning assembly, ensuring you have every component ready before crafting.